“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.”
A favorite at many weddings, but as the bride walked down the aisle to these verses strung between the pews it was evident that these two are the embodiment of what love is… patient, kind, humble, forgiving and persevering. They met while on tour with a Christian ministry group right after high school. Gabrielle grew up in a small town in Virginia, while Anthony’s hometown is Phoenix Arizona. He knew she was the one early on, and excitedly told his family about the sweet girl he had met in Tennessee. He brought her home to visit and meet everyone before he ever popped the question. She fit right in, and the entire family was happy to welcome their newest daughter. Virginia in the fall is full of turning leaves, wide green fields, and little brick buildings. They held their wedding in the church she grew up in, and no reception for these two would have been complete without a flash mob during their first dance. They kept things fun and light with tables set up with board games, handmade paper flower centerpieces and LOTS of desserts. As their groomsmen pushed their antique car away from the church we could not help but wish them the best in their new journey together!
